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The Thompson submachine gun: the Tommy Gun
The Thompson submachine gun, or Tommy Gun, is one of the most famous firearms of the 20th century. Chambered in .45 ACP, it served in World War II and became an icon of the Prohibition era.
Key facts
- Cartridge: .45 ACP.
- Service: used in World War II.
- Cultural icon: forever linked with the Prohibition era.
Legal note
Submachine guns are regulated under the National Firearms Act. Check your local laws on regulated firearms before you buy or shoot one.
Gear
Find .45 ACP ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez, get cleaning supplies at Brownells, and use ShellShock electronic hearing protection around loud guns.
Where to buy the gear mentioned in this post
- Shop ammo and hunting gear at Natchez
- Shop scopes, optics and gear at OpticsPlanet
- Shop parts, tools and cleaning gear at Brownells
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